Press Releases

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• 12/2/2015 Gov. Malloy Statement on Mass Shooting in San Bernardino, CA

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the mass shooting earlier today in San Bernardino, California.

• 4/30/2015 Gov. Malloy Upgrade to Old Saybrook Station and Surrounding Area Will Support Local Community and Boost Economic Development

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined state and local officials at the train station in Old Saybrook to highlight transit-oriented development (TOD) initiatives in the surrounding area. The projects represent the state's continued commitment to provide Connecticut and its local communities with a best-in-class transportation system, delivering economic development, job growth, and improved quality of life.

• 12/7/2015 Gov. Malloy Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Leave Assault Weapon and Large-Capacity Magazine Law Intact

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's today decision to not take up a challenge to a 2013 law passed in Highland Park, Illinois that bans the sale, purchase, or possession of semi-automatic weapons that can hold more than ten rounds in a single ammunition clip or magazine.

• 4/20/2015 Gov. Malloy to Host New England Governors in Hartford to Discuss Regional Energy Infrastructure Challenges

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he will host an energy summit of New England's Governors in Hartford on Thursday, April 23, to pursue next steps in efforts to develop and implement a cooperative strategy to address energy infrastructure challenges facing the region.

• 4/12/2015 Monday: Gov. Malloy Highlights Federal Disaster Relief Funding for the State

  On Monday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference in Stonington to discuss the federal disaster relief funding that has been approved for the state following the January blizzard. He will be joined by First Selectman George Crouse and other local officials.

• 4/24/2015 Saturday Gov. Malloy Speaks at Ceremony Commemorating the Armenian Genocide

  On Saturday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make remarks at a ceremony at the State Capitol commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

• 4/30/2015 Friday: Gov.Malloy Attends Rally Supporting Guilford's Nick Fradiani; Meets with Nepalese American Residents to Discuss Earthquake Recovery Efforts

  On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit Guilford High School to attend a rally in support of Nick Fradiani, a Guilford resident now in the top four on this season's "American Idol" television program.

• 4/11/2015 Sunday: Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Participate in UConn Women's Basketball Victory Celebration

  On Sunday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will participate in the victory parade and rally honoring the UConn Women's Basketball team for winning the 2015 NCAA championship.

• 4/22/2015 Gov. Malloy Hails House Passage of Long Island Sound "Blue Plan" Legislation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives today for approving legislation he sponsored that will create the Long Island Sound Blue Plan - an effort that will result in the development of a coordinated strategy on behalf of the state in regards to any potential future use of the Sound's waters and submerged lands. 

• 4/4/2015 Gov. Malloy Lifts Ban on State-Funded Travel to Indiana

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that, following the passage of an amended religious freedom recognition act, he would lift the ban on state-funded travel between Connecticut and Indiana. The adjusted legislation now provides protections to LGBTQ individuals, and as such, falls outside the scope of the Executive Order issued earlier this week.

• 4/9/2015 Gov. Malloy Announces Victory Parade and Rally Honoring UConn Women's Basketball to be Held This Sunday, April 12 in Hartford

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Hartford Business Improvement District, the City of Hartford and the State of Connecticut will host a victory parade and rally in downtown Hartford on Sunday, April 12, 2015 to congratulate the UConn Women's Basketball team for winning the 2015 NCAA Basketball National Championship.

• 4/27/2015 Gov. Malloy: State Receives Emergency Management Accreditation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that for the first time, the State of Connecticut has received full accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).  EMAP is a set of 64 standards by which programs that apply for accreditation are evaluated.  The state's emergency management program met all 64 standards.

• 4/17/2015 Gov. Malloy Selects Dr. Dianna Wentzell as Commissioner of the Department of Education

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is selecting Dr. Dianna R. Wentzell to serve as Commissioner of the State Department of Education.  Dr. Wentzell, a former teacher with over 25 years of experience as an educator in Connecticut, has been serving as the department's Interim Commissioner since January.

• 4/22/2015 Gov. Malloy Signs Order Establishing Council to Ensure Connecticut Remains a Leader in Addressing Climate Change

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order directing the establishment of a new council that will ensure the State of Connecticut is on a path to meet its greenhouse gas emissions goals by 2050 and remains a national leader in addressing climate change.

• 4/20/2015 Gov. Malloy: Connecticut Receives $700k to Combat Veteran Homelessness

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded Connecticut nearly $700,000 in federal funding to support Connecticut's efforts to help end veteran homelessness.